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Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum Yesterday, 07:33 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 539
Posted By JamesNoBrakes
I dont think thats the case based on the charge...

I dont think thats the case based on the charge and OPs description. If it were, thered be no law preventing running around with no muffler. Doesnt pass the “smell” test.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum Yesterday, 05:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 297
Posted By JamesNoBrakes
Only a matter of time before it's completely...

Only a matter of time before it's completely optical, if not already in places.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum Yesterday, 02:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 539
Posted By JamesNoBrakes
If I'm stopped, I can prove my car has factory...

If I'm stopped, I can prove my car has factory exhaust. Either on the spot or bringing the evidence at court. This is a risk you take when you modify the car, especially with something like...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross Yesterday, 02:24 PM
Replies: 1,119
Views: 186,410
Posted By JamesNoBrakes
What was his tire pressure!! ;)

What was his tire pressure!! ;)
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum Yesterday, 11:58 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 539
Posted By JamesNoBrakes
The Corsa NPP is not factory.

The Corsa NPP is not factory.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 05-19-2024, 10:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 437
Posted By JamesNoBrakes
Yep. I just transported my two rear tires on...

Yep.

I just transported my two rear tires on my cargo rack today, 2.5hr drive to the venue, 2.5hr drive back.

Chocks don't seem to be necessary IMO. I'm using 3 straps through the wheels,...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 05-04-2024, 01:05 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 632
Posted By JamesNoBrakes
I had a BMW with "active suspension". It was...

I had a BMW with "active suspension". It was kind of a band-aid for generally soft anti-sway bars and springs, not really making the suspension aggressive, but somewhat tolerable. The magride in...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-20-2024, 11:02 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,000
Posted By JamesNoBrakes
Well, it worked and was largely a success. Today...

Well, it worked and was largely a success. Today was a practice "testing and tuning" day, but I can't make the race day tomorrow. Pretty much exactly what I needed. First few runs on the tires...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-18-2024, 11:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,332
Posted By JamesNoBrakes
You may not have the right car if that's your...

You may not have the right car if that's your concern. The 1LE is about handling and the power-to-weight is the same as the 500hp darkhorse, because the 1LE is lighter. If you want to go fast in a...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-08-2024, 10:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 674
Posted By JamesNoBrakes
Honestly, I would invest more in learning how to...

Honestly, I would invest more in learning how to drive it at AutoX. That means time, playing with the settings, tire pressure, so on. You might hose a few events, but you should record your...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-07-2024, 11:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 674
Posted By JamesNoBrakes
Track mode track mode track mode, for the...

Track mode track mode track mode, for the throttle.

I also like the heavier steering in track mode, that helps to minimize you getting the steering angle too far, which will send you spinning, but...
Forum: I4 Turbo LTG Engine, Exhaust, and Bolt-Ons 04-04-2024, 10:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,676
Posted By JamesNoBrakes
I'd be an interesting powerplant in the Camaro...

I'd be an interesting powerplant in the Camaro for sure...especially if pushed a little more than stock. It's not crazy fast, because the truck is so heavy, but it is very torque-rich, very...
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 04-04-2024, 10:35 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,890
Posted By JamesNoBrakes
Quality aftermarket coil overs are always better....

Quality aftermarket coil overs are always better. OEM shocks are made cheaply for mass-production, pretty much no matter the type. While the mag-ride is really good for OEM...it ain't coil overs.
...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-04-2024, 10:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,774
Posted By JamesNoBrakes
I would be sending written notice and asking for...

I would be sending written notice and asking for your money back, in a letter. Best to be starting the document trail...in case.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 04-02-2024, 07:19 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,516
Posted By JamesNoBrakes
Because of these threads ive kept going back to...

Because of these threads ive kept going back to check my smartdriver status for my new ZR2. Never once have I found it on.
Forum: ZL1 Discussions 03-29-2024, 07:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 883
Posted By JamesNoBrakes
The middle of the roof carries no load,...

The middle of the roof carries no load, everything's at the edges. Put it into an FEA program and you'll see all the stress is at the corners. Having a sunroof makes virtually no difference, other...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-28-2024, 12:48 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,091
Posted By JamesNoBrakes
Spare tire anxiety.

Spare tire anxiety.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-27-2024, 11:15 PM
Replies: 15,319
Views: 5,273,140
Posted By JamesNoBrakes
Preparing for AutoX season

Preparing for AutoX season
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-23-2024, 10:20 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,641
Posted By JamesNoBrakes
If it's a 2018 SS 1LE: Yes.

If it's a 2018 SS 1LE: Yes.
Forum: 6th gen Camaro 1LE 03-17-2024, 10:38 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,761
Posted By JamesNoBrakes
The 500hp Darkhorse only matches the SS 1LE for...

The 500hp Darkhorse only matches the SS 1LE for power to weight ratio. It has a little more power....but it's carrying more pork too. Ford HAS gotten more serious finally, with that car, the Mach...
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 03-14-2024, 07:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 628
Posted By JamesNoBrakes
And I dont want to “groove” the new rotors right...

And I dont want to “groove” the new rotors right away.
Forum: Suspension | Brakes | Chassis 03-14-2024, 04:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 628
Posted By JamesNoBrakes
I know they dont do this for rotors anymore

But say you have grooved worn rotors (that even if places still turned em, they still need to be replaced) and the pads are grooved, does anyone grind down otherwise good pads that have more than 50%...
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 03-08-2024, 07:08 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,921
Posted By JamesNoBrakes
These are the people ruining it for everyone else...

These are the people ruining it for everyone else

https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/24086680/speeding-limit-car-crash-accidents-deaths-intelligent-speed-assistance-tech
Forum: Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing 03-02-2024, 11:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,643
Posted By JamesNoBrakes
This looks like the model I have, it makes...

This looks like the model I have, it makes jacking it in the garage super-easy, especially with the fixed jack-pads that I have installed, the "cup" of the jack is bigger than the pads, so I don't...
Forum: General Automotive + Other Cars Discussion 03-01-2024, 11:13 PM
Replies: 2,275
Views: 465,325
Posted By JamesNoBrakes
Pork is incredibly efficient as far as resources,...

Pork is incredibly efficient as far as resources, fish even moreso. Beef, not so much.
Forum: Road Course/Track and Autocross 03-01-2024, 12:00 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,393
Posted By JamesNoBrakes
Nice...maybe not realistic for this season...but...

Nice...maybe not realistic for this season...but can probably plan on for the next.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-29-2024, 11:57 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,887
Posted By JamesNoBrakes
**** no, A10 would be a downgrade. Plus, look at...

**** no, A10 would be a downgrade. Plus, look at my front end, that's better than anything that came after.
Forum: 6th gen Camaro vs... 02-25-2024, 04:52 PM
Replies: 224
Views: 32,344
Posted By JamesNoBrakes
lb/hp works out to almost exactly the same.

lb/hp works out to almost exactly the same.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-25-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 894
Posted By JamesNoBrakes
They were good to work with, no complaints, but...

They were good to work with, no complaints, but I'm not local.
Forum: 2016+ Camaro: 6th Gen Camaro general forum 02-24-2024, 10:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 894
Posted By JamesNoBrakes
NA V8 manual Camaro is the one to keep.

NA V8 manual Camaro is the one to keep.
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